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Kyle Wright had a career-high 11 strikeouts over six shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.
Wright (2-0) allowed four hits and walked one, retiring 11 straight batters at one point, and lowered his ERA to 1.06. He has struck out 20 batters over the last 11 innings. It was his first win in four career starts against the Marlins.
The big moment for Wright came in the sixth inning when he loaded the bases with two outs.